Tell me, Nanette, do you think I am an honest man ?" "Most certainly." "Well, then, give me a proof of your good opinion; lie down near me in the bed, undressed, and rely on my word of honour that I will not even lay a finger upon you.

Besides, you are two against one, what can you fear?
Will you not be free to get out of the bed in case I should not keep quiet?
In short, unless you consent to give me this mark of your confidence in me, at least when I have fallen asleep, I cannot go to bed." I said no more, and pretended to be very sleepy.

They exchanged a few words, whispering to each other, and Marton told me to go to bed, that they would follow me as soon as I was asleep.

Nanette made me the same promise, I turned my back to them, undressed myself quickly, and wishing them good night, I went to bed.

I immediately pretended to fall asleep, but soon I dozed in good earnest, and only woke when they came to bed.
Then, turning round as if I wished to resume my slumbers, I remained very quiet until I could suppose them fast asleep; at all events, if they did not sleep, they were at liberty to pretend to do so.